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St. Tammany Politics: U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu no fan of suburban sprawl

NOLA.com - New Orleans LA, 3 hours 13 minutes ago / U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., recently discussed her love of planning and her desire to see St. Tammany Parish become more centralized and move away from the sprawl that has largely reined king in unincorporated parts of the parish.

Mitch Landrieu blasts GOP Senate candidate in Nevada for Katrina remarks

NOLA.com - New Orleans LA, Sep 01, 2010 / The most battered target to date had been Chris Myers, the Fox Sports commentator and former New Orleanian who sustained Landrieu's wrath -- and publicly apologized -- for lauding victims of recently flooding in Tennessee as "people (who) weren't standing on a rooftop trying to blame the government."

MoveOn pushes amendment to cap campaign contributions

Stateline.org, Aug 31, 2010 / Members of the local MoveOn group picketed Monday the Baton Rouge offices of both U.S. senators to support legislation that would limit campaign contributions made by corporations and lobbyists.

Landrieus say NOLA still needs help

Fredericksburg.com - Fredericksburg VA, Aug 30, 2010 / As President Barack Obama arrived in New Orleans to mark the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's devastation, two members of Louisiana's best-known current political dynasty called on the federal government to finish the job of rebuilding.

Holden seeks camera funding

ABC - WBRZ 2theadvocate.com - Baton Rouge LA, Aug 30, 2010 / Mayor-President Kip Holden is trying to get $500,000 in earmarked federal funds to buy more surveillance cameras and gunshot detectors — technology he says helps Baton Rouge police solve crimes.

Rebuilding NOLA: A Contrast Between New And Old Thinking

Crooks and Liars, Aug 29, 2010 / My continuing thanks to C&Ler Mugsy for his assistance in tipping us off to potential posts in the Sunday bobblehead thread.

Sen. Landrieu Tries to Tie Beck & the Restoring Honor Rally to Hurricane Katrina… Fails

Gateway Pundit, Aug 29, 2010 / The BBC posted this photo of the giant rally yesterday in Washington DC.

Landrieu blasts Beck

Politico, Aug 29, 2010 / Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) doesn't think much of Glenn Beck's politics - or his theology.

FEMA chief reflects on Katrina's lessons

Aiken Standard - Aiken SC, Aug 29, 2010 / FEMA learned from Hurricane Katrina to be more flexible in reviewing and approving federal funding for storm repair and rebuilding projects, the agency's head told a congressional panel Thursday just days before the storm's fifth anniversary.

Measuring Progress Five Years After Hurricane Katrina

Common Dreams, Aug 28, 2010 / On the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, one of the most destructive storms in U.S. history, President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and members of the Cabinet will travel Sunday to New Orleans.

World War II museum announces latest expansion project: U.S. Freedom Pavilion

Money - The Times-Picayune - New Orleans LA, Aug 27, 2010 / Fortified by the biggest public and private grants in its 10-year history, the National World War II Museum on Friday announced its latest project, a 30,000-square-foot building that will be the biggest in the Warehouse District complex.

Landrieu: On 1-10 Scale, NOLA Recovery Is a 6

KXNT - AM 840 - Las Vegas NV, Aug 27, 2010 / (CBS) While New Orleans was hit hard by Hurricane Katrina, the real trouble started when the storm had passed and the levees failed.

Landrieu: On 1-10 Scale, NOLA Recovery Is a 6

CBS News, Aug 27, 2010 / (CBS) While New Orleans was hit hard by Hurricane Katrina, the real trouble started when the storm had passed and the levees failed.

FEMA chief reflects on Katrina's lessons >

Louisiana News-Star - Monroe LA, Aug 27, 2010 / FEMA learned from Hurricane Katrina to be more flexible in reviewing and approving federal funding for storm repair and rebuilding projects, the agency's head told a congressional panel Thursday just days before the storm's fifth anniversary.

HUD hurricane funds to help N.O. health clinics

CBS - KNOE 8 - Monroe LA, Aug 27, 2010 / The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is allowing the state to use $32 million in unused disaster funds to keep 90 community health clinics open in the greater New Orleans area.

FEMA chief reflects on Katrina's lessons

The Salisbury Post - Salisbury NC, Aug 26, 2010 / CHALMETTE, La. FEMA learned from Hurricane Katrina to be more flexible in reviewing and approving federal funding for storm repair and rebuilding projects, the agency's head told a congressional panel Thursday just days before the storm's fifth anniversary.

Post-Katrina progress to be assessed

American Drycleaner, Aug 26, 2010 / U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu will hold a late-morning hearing Thursday about the lessons learned and the progress made in the five years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and large sections of the Gulf coast.

Melancon, Landrieu Press Obama on Gulf Help

Real Clear Politics, Aug 26, 2010 / A new coalition is launching today to hold the administration accountable on its promises to invest in the Gulf Coast ahead of President Obama's visit this weekend for the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

FEMA Director, Housing Secretary To Testify At Hearing In Chalmette Today

Rush Radio 99.5 WRNO - New Orleans LA, Aug 26, 2010 / Senator Mary Landrieu holds a field hearing of the Senate Sub-committee on Disaster Recovery in Chalmette today and witnesses will include FEMA Director Craig Fugate and HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan.

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Mary Loretta Landrieu (, ; born November 23, 1955) is the senior United States Senator from the State of Louisiana, and is the second woman elected to the U.S.

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Sandra Bullock marks Katrina anniversary at clinic

AP  posted:  Monday 08/30/10 09:47 AM EDT
of an on-campus health clinic. Bullock, whose adopted son was born in New Orleans, joined a host of educators, school supporters and politicians, including U.S. Sens. Mary Landrieu

Transcript of Obama's remarks in New Orleans

AP  posted:  Sunday 08/29/10 08:49 PM EDT
and younger senator from Louisiana, Mary Landrieu. I believe that Senator David Vitter is here. David — right here. We have — hold on a second now — weve got

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